HALAYA

from the Spanish jalea
halaya
jam, jelly

The most popular Filipino preparation is halayang ube (purple yam).


halayang gatas
cream-colored jam made from butter and milk



Filipino national hero Jose Rizal famously asked his sister to send him the following:


halayang bayabas
guava jam


halayang tamarindo / halayang sampalok
tamarind jam


halayang mangga
mango jelly